Felines of New York: A Glimpse Into The Lives of New York’s Feline Inhabitants

If you’ve spent much time on the internet you’re probably familiar with Humans of New York, the blog that gives voyeuristic glimpses into the lives of the inhabitants of a city whose size makes it easy to go unseen. If you’ve ever read it and thought “this is great… but it would be better if it was about cats” you’re in luck!

Felines of New York is a blog (and new book!) that’ll give you “a glimpse into the lives of New York’s feline inhabitants.” Here are some of our favorites.

“People say I’m mature for my age. I’m just already over a lot of stuff. Like birds. I’m so over birds.” – Surf, Williamsburg

A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Dec 11, 2015 at 9:47am PST

“The woman was complaining about the size of our apartment the other day. She said ‘It’s like living in a little box.’ But she made it sound like that was a bad thing.” – Calvin, Lower East Side A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Nov 12, 2015 at 8:00am PST

“Why would I dress up as anything for Halloween? Isn’t the whole idea to dress up as something more interesting than what you are in your everyday life? That doesn’t really leave me any options.” – Miss Prissy, Chelsea

A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Nov 3, 2015 at 8:14am PST

“This block used to be pretty rough. But since I started hanging around, it’s been a lot safer. I stopped a guy from breaking into a car once.” “How’d you do that?” “I circled his legs and started purring. Basically, I melted him.” – Nick, Bushwick A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Oct 13, 2015 at 9:04am PDT

“The questions get old. I don’t have hair like most cats, I get it. Yes, I’m cold sometimes. No, I don’t feel naked. But does any of that matter? Let’s get past the superficial garbage and work together on something. Maybe if we work together, we can figure out how to work the can opener.” – Elise, Astoria

A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Sep 23, 2015 at 9:58am PDT

“Sometimes when I close my eyes, I imagine I’m sitting somewhere fantastic and amazing.” “Where?” “I imagine I’m sitting in the sun, in a box full of boxes.” – Margot, Park Slope A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:00am PDT

“I try doing the New York Times crossword puzzle every morning. Just to get my brain going. After about five minutes I give up because I remember I don’t know how to read.” – Finn, Downtown Brooklyn

A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Aug 4, 2015 at 10:58am PDT

“I know full well what’s bad for me, but I still want it. Self-control is the only thing that separates us from the animals.” “But you are an animal.” “I think we’re done here.” – Tiggy, Park Slope A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Jul 30, 2015 at 8:50am PDT

“I have a degree in World History.” “How did you get a degree in World History?” “I found it.” – Banjo, Bed-Stuy

A photo posted by Felines of New York (@felinesofny) on Jul 23, 2015 at 11:09am PDT

 

The mastermind behind Felines of New York, Jim Tews, recently published a book based on the hilarious website. Click here to buy!